firefighter

noun

fire·​fight·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfī-tər How to pronounce firefighter (audio)
: a person who fights fires : fireman sense 2
firefighting noun

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Two of the firefighters are now recovering at home and the third is expected to leave the hospital soon. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 The National Interagency Fire Center said firefighters are making progress on containing fires from Alaska to Florida. CBS News, 27 June 2026 Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response. Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 Those neighbors are Hawk, a retired firefighter, and Piña, a psychotherapist and sexologist, who have been dating for less than a year. Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for firefighter

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of firefighter was in 1839

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“Firefighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firefighter. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

firefighter

noun
: a member of a company organized to fight fires
firefighting noun

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